Youth Arts Grants
The Morris and Beverly Baker Foundation Youth Grant in the Arts
One grant is presented to a graduating high school student entering university or college to study visual arts.
Value: $2,000
The Morris and Beverly Baker Foundation is a private Windsor foundation that supports institutions and organizations of Jewish education, religion, scholarship, culture and values. The Foundation also supports local projects that benefit the physical, spiritual and cultural needs of all Windsor residents.
Eligibility Requirements
The Morris and Beverly Baker Foundation Youth Grant
- Has been a resident of the City of Windsor or one of the municipalities within Essex County for at least one year prior to applying for this grant.
- Is a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada.
- Is a high school student who is graduating in the current school year and will pursue a post-secondary education in visual arts.
- Has received basic art training (formal or informal) in your field.
This could include high school art courses, workshops, seminars, mentorships etc. or you are self-taught, and are now practicing your art or craft for the long term.
- Can demonstrate a commitment to your artistic development.
Do you attend workshops, seminars, courses or receive mentorship in your field?
- Can provide evidence of involvement in the local arts community.
Have you volunteered at an arts organization, arts event or festival in Windsor-Essex? Have you worked at an arts-related business?
* The grant recipient must show proof of enrollment in a post-secondary institution to receive the grant funds.
The Eric Jackman Youth Grant in the Arts
One grant is presented to a graduating high school student entering university or college to study performing arts in music and/or theatre.
Value: $2,000
In 2018, this grant was originally a $1,000 Internship Grant for students interested in learning about “The Business of Art and the Art of Business”. In 2024, it was changed to a performing arts grant for graduating high school students to reflect the need in the community.
Through volunteerism and philanthropy, Dr. Eric Jackman has dedicated his life to answering the needs of Canadian society, touching the lives of many. A renowned psychologist who served as Chancellor of the University of Windsor for eight years, Dr. Jackman has been involved with numerous communities, cultural and educational organizations.
Eligibility Requirements
The Eric Jackman Youth Grant
- Has been a resident of the City of Windsor or one of the municipalities within Essex County for at least one year prior to applying for this grant.
- Is a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada.
- Is a high school student who is graduating in the current school year and will pursue a post-secondary education in performing arts.
- Has received basic art training (formal or informal) in your field.
This could include high school art courses, workshops, seminars, mentorships etc. or you are self-taught, and are now practicing your art or craft for the long term.
- Can demonstrate a commitment to your artistic development.
Do you attend workshops, seminars, courses or receive mentorship in your field?
- Can provide evidence of involvement in the local arts community.
Have you volunteered at an arts organization, arts event or festival in Windsor-Essex? Have you worked at an arts-related business?
* The grant recipient must show proof of enrollment in a post-secondary institution to receive the grant funds.
Application Process
The next round of WEA’s Awards & Grants will be distributed in 2026.
Grants Selection Process
All grants are awarded by a jury made up of community members recognized for the knowledge, skill, and expertise they bring to their artistic fields. The Board of Directors of WEA is responsible for their selection. The identity of the jurors will be made public at the Awards and Grants Ceremony.
The decisions of this jury are final.
Program Timeline
February 1 – the online application portal opens
March 31 – at midnight, the online application portal closes
Mid-April – the jury panel adjudicates the grant applications
May 1 – successful grant applicants will be contacted by phone and/or email
Mid-May – Arts Leadership Awards and 11 arts grants will be distributed at The WEAs Awards & Grants Celebration
Confidentiality
Personal information submitted by the applicants and discussions pertaining to the applicants’ submissions are held in strict confidentiality.